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StradBandoMan Regular Member
Joined: 18 Mar 2006 Posts: 37 Location: Long Beach, CA (CSULB is my homebase)
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:43 pm Post subject: Ever played "Bye Bye Birdie"? |
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I have the oppurtunity to play tpt on the show "Bye Bye Birdie" sometime not too soon. My question is, is the book any fun? I also have the option of playing bass instead, so if the trumpet book isn't any good, I'd rather do bass (which is easier) and make the same amount of money. Thoughts? |
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cheiden Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 8925 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:11 am Post subject: |
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I did BBB with Fullerton Children's Reperatory Theater in '02 and had fun with it. If you get the DVD of the 1995 production starring Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams (Amazon for $8, thoroughly entertaining and worth owning, IMO) you'll get a really good idea what you're getting into. |
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Lawler Bb Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Jan 2002 Posts: 1142 Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:59 am Post subject: |
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Played it this fall. The 1st trumpet book is a good deal of fun, if you like the schmaltzly dance-band kind of playing. You get to hang it out there a number of times. I had a riot doing it. The bass book (I sat right beside him) is cool, but I think the trumpet book is more exciting. |
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Jugglemank Veteran Member
Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 227
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:29 am Post subject: |
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BBB is the first and only musical I ever had the opportunity of playing. I had a great time! At the time, I hardly ever got the chance to play jazzy type things, so it was a great learning experience for me. I'd go for it. |
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laura C tpt Veteran Member
Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 296 Location: Boston
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Do it. I wasn't in the pit, but rather onstage (playing Mrs. McAfee--high quality), and it was definitely the most fun show I've ever done. I wish I had the chance to play in the pit. _________________ -Laura Carpenter-
Trumpet Performance/Musicology
Boston University
College of Fine Arts 2010 |
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Lawler Bb Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Jan 2002 Posts: 1142 Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:14 am Post subject: |
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Ah, Doris McAfee, an excellent role. Second only to the great Harry McAfee!
"The Ed Sullivan Sullivan show?!?!"
"Ed....Sullivan! Me, Harry McAfee on Ed....Sullivan!" |
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paulabbott Regular Member
Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Posts: 23
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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:45 am Post subject: |
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The trumpet parts can be demanding. The 1st and 2nd parts often exchange roles. The 1st book can go up to high E's and F's. One tune that is strictly a dance number requires immence stamina (Shriner's Ballet) and extensive practice of harmonic minor scales. Definetly one of the most fun and classic musicals to do.
"Conrad Birdie. He'll be the hottest soldier since Joan of Arc" |
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dbacon Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 8592
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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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1966, in H. S.
My first show experience, still have fond memories of all the Dance numbers.
The conductor was an excellent show Bone player, helped me out a lot... |
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jazztrumpet216 Veteran Member
Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 494 Location: Eau Claire, WI
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:52 am Post subject: |
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Lawler Bb wrote: | Ah, Doris McAfee, an excellent role. Second only to the great Harry McAfee!
"The Ed Sullivan Sullivan show?!?!"
"Ed....Sullivan! Me, Harry McAfee on Ed....Sullivan!" |
"... Ladies and gentlemen, the democracy is OVER! The parliament has been dissolved, the Magna Carta has been revoked, and NERO is BACK IN TOWN! And you DON'T offer an EMPEROR a WARM SEVEN-UP!"
I played 2nd with Lawler Bb back in fall. Great musical, even the 2nd part gets some cool licks. Definitely one of the better books I've played. As he said, if you love the dance-bandy kind of music, you'll love the book. _________________ Kevin Peterson
1940 NY Bach 7/37 — 2009 Bach Philadelphia C — 1972 Bach 37/Melk #3 — 1969 Yamaha 734 — 1961 Mt. Vernon Bach 43 — 2013 Schilke P5-4 B/G — 1990's Getzen Eterna flugel |
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RBtrumpet08 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Nov 2004 Posts: 3519 Location: Chillicothe, OH
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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You're looking at Birdie right here! We just started working on that show. Actually parts are cast, and readthrough on Tuesday. I am Conrad.... _________________ "Music is a combination of logic and emotion that together express more than either could possibly express alone." |
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TheChef Veteran Member
Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 251 Location: Purchase, NY
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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I'm playing 2nd trumpet on the show. Fun tunes, but they get repetitive. I'd suggest it just to get the show experience, if you haven't had that already.
Hope this helps, _________________ "We're all jazzers back here." - Bud Herseth |
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Usnbratt Veteran Member
Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 193 Location: Portsmouth, RI
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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I've played lead on that show.....good show, really fun book. The only trouble I had was not looking back at the stage trying to watch the show......LOL _________________ Yamaha 8335LA/ Selmer Paris Radial
Larsen C Trumpet
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Austin Custom Brass 3C
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RBtrumpet08 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Nov 2004 Posts: 3519 Location: Chillicothe, OH
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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WE LOVE YOU COOOOONRAD OH YEAH WE DO! 5238 times!!!! Gaaaaah! hehe _________________ "Music is a combination of logic and emotion that together express more than either could possibly express alone." |
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Rich G Heavyweight Member
Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Posts: 2998 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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I played lead in that show about 20 years ago. I wish I could help you, but I don't remember much about it. If I recall correctly, it was an animated and energetic score. There was a trumpet solo or two. I think "Put On A Happy Face" and "Kids" came from that show. |
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kramergfy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 992 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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Played 2nd part in Junior year of HS....one my favorite memories honestly and not only because of the music...but mainly because the gorgeous dancers would stretch and warm up right behind us on stage...oh man.
But yeah, the music is pretty awesome. My favorite tune was "Alot of Livin' To Do". But it is actually quite a demanding show to play on the lead part. There are lots of Es and Fs and a few Gs too. But if you got he chops, it can be a really fun experience. The Herman orchestras rendition of "Alot of Livin" To Do" is one of my fav tunes; what with Chase roaring away on lead and stuff! _________________ "I'm 73 and I'm still learning." - Maurice Murphy
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skootchy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 08 Jan 2005 Posts: 1661 Location: Naugatuck, CT
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:40 am Post subject: |
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Ann Margaret..... I was only fourteen at the time and I still have visions of her "dance" at the end of the show. I am still in love with her. |
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hummel4trumpet Veteran Member
Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 116
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Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:56 am Post subject: |
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I played the little kid in that show about 20 years ago. That was a lot of fun. |
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gasman Veteran Member
Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 155 Location: New York City
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Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:02 am Post subject: |
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hey man,
i played rthe book it is a really good book it has a couple of trumpet solos and it is a show that really didnt get on my nerves.
except the main song lol _________________ Matt Gas
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dbacon Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:51 am Post subject: |
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skootchy wrote: | Ann Margaret..... I was only fourteen at the time and I still have visions of her "dance" at the end of the show. I am still in love with her. |
I think she's too old for you.... |
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lakejw Heavyweight Member
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